Oregon Scientific RGR122 User manual

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REMOTE RAIN GAUGE
MODEL:RGR122
USER’SMANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchasing the RGR122 Remote Rain
Gauge. The rain gauge is equipped with the following functions:
-Daily and total rainfall display
-Nine-day rainfall history
-Rainfall alarm
-Indoor temperature display
-Maximum and minimum temperatures
-Real-time calendar clock
-Daily alarm
-100-meter transmission range
The RGR122 operates at 433MHz. No wire installation is required.
MAIN FEATURES: MAIN UNIT

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A. FOUR-LINEDISPLAY
-For displaying the total rainfall, current rainfall or rainfall
history, indoor temperature and calendar clock
B. RAIN RESET/SINCE BUTTON
-Displays the start day for total rainfall
-Presses and hold to clear the total and current rainfall, but not
the rainfall history
-Presses and hold to reset the date stamp
C. RAIN SEARCH BUTTON
-Enforces a search for the rain gauge sensor
D. MODE BUTTON
-Changes among the clock, calendar and daily alarm in normal
mode
-Presses and hold to enter the setting mode
E. TEMPMEM BUTTON [ ]
-Changes among the maximum, minimum and current indoor
temperatures in normal mode
-Presses and hold to clear the temperature memory in normal
mode
-Decreases a value in setting mode
F. RAIN HIST BUTTON [ ]
-Displays the rainfall history in normal mode
-Increases a value in setting mode
G. RAIN ALARM[ ] BUTTON
-Displays the rain alarm setting
-Presses and hold to enter the rain alarm setting mode
H. ANTENNA
-Receives radio signal from rain collector
I. [°C/°F] SWITCH
-Selects between degree Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F)
J. [in/mm] SWITCH
-Selects between inch and millimeter
K. RAIN AL ON/OFF SWITCH
-Turns on or off the rainfall alarm
L. RESET BUTTON
-Returns all settings to their default values
M. CLOCK AL ON/OFF SWITCH
-Turns on or off the daily alarm
N. BATTERYCOMPARTMENT
-Accommodates two UM-3 or AA-sized batteries
O. REMOVABLE TABLE STAND
-For securing the main unit on a flat surface
MAIN FEATURE: RAIN COLLECTOR

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P. ANTENNA
-Transmits radio signal to main unit
Q. CROSS
-Checks the leveling of the rain collector
R. BATTERYCOMPARTMENT
-Accommodates two UM-3 or AA-sized batteries
INSTALLATION
1. Position the main unit and rain collector within effective
range (100 meters).
2. a) Insert batteries into the rain collector.
b)Mount the rain collector on a level surface
c) Put drops of water on the cross at the base to check the
leveling
d)Use the metal ring to adjust the leveling of the rain collector
TOP VIEW
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3. Remove the fiber tape from around the bucket assemblies.
4. Insert batteries into the main unit.
5. Press the [RESET] button on the main unit to initiate operation.
6. Set the calendar and clock.
7. Press [RAIN RESET / SINCE] to display the date stamp. Press
and hold to reset the date stamp to current date.
Note : Every time the battery in the main unit is changed,
repeat installation step 4 to 7 before use.
LOW BATTERY WARNING
There are two low-battery indicators, one appears on the total
rainfall display section and one on the indoor temperature display
section. The former represents the batteries of the remote rain
collector, the latter those of the main unit. Replace the batteries
immediately when the respective indicator lights up.
CALENDAR CLOCK
The calendar clock is displayed on the bottom line of the display.
Use [MODE] tochangeamong theclock,calendarand daily alarm.
To set the clock,
1. Press [MODE] to display the clock or calendar.
2. Press and hold [MODE] for two seconds.
3. Use[RAIN HIST/ ] or[TEMP MEM / ] toset the desired
value.
4. Press [MODE] and repeat from Step 3 to complete all settings.
5. Press[MODE] toconfirm.
To set the daily alarm,
1. Press [MODE] to display the daily alarm.
2. Press and hold [MODE] for two seconds.
3. Use[RAIN HIST / ] or [TEMP MEM / ] toset the desired
value.
4. Press [MODE] and repeat from Step 3 to complete all settings.
5. Press [MODE] toconfirm.Press[CLOCKALARMON/OFF]to
turn clock alarm on. The daily alarm will be activated. The
daily alarm indicator will light up.
When active, the daily alarm will go off for one minute at the set
time and the daily alarm indicator will flash. Press any button to
stopthe alarm. The alarm is still active and will go off at theset time
the following day.
To deactivate the function all together, turn off the [CLOCK AL]
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TOTAL RAINFALL
The total rainfall is displayed on the top line of the LCD display.
Todisplaythecommencingdateoftherecord,press [RAINRESET/
SINCE] once. The date will appear on the bottom line of the
display.
To clear the record, hold [RAIN RESET/SINCE] for two seconds.
Note that this will also clear the current (Day 0) rainfall.
RAINFALL HISTORY
The rainfall history is displayed on the second line of the LCD
display. The main unit can record up to nine days of rainfall.
Use[RAINHIST/ ]todisplaytherecordforaparticularday.The
day of the record will be displayed with a minus (-) sign. Zero (0)
means the record is for the current day.
Toclearthecurrentdayrainfall,hold [RAINRESET/SINCE] fortwo
seconds. Note that this will also clear the total rainfall record.
Note:If “HHH”isobservedoncurrent(day0)rainfall.Please
press and hold [RAIN RESET / SINCE] to reset the reading in
order to avoid misleading display on the total rainfall.
Caution : The rainfall reading may be influenced by other
sensor using the 433 MHz transmission frequency. Please
avoid getting those sensors too close to the unit.
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TOTAL RAINFALL (mm)
RAINFALL (mm)
CURRENT DAY
Running daily rainfall history shown on screen
(10 days record including current day)
Commenciy date of the record (the date battery is replaced or reset
the total rainfall) show on the last line of display with "SINCE" by
pressing [RAIN RESET /SINCE]
CALENDAR DAY
Example :

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RAINFALL ALARM
To set the rainfall alarm,
1. Press and hold [RAIN ALARM] for two seconds.
2. Use [RAIN HIST / ] to increase the setting or [TEMP MEM
/] to decrease the setting.
3. Press [RAINALARM] toconfirm.Press[RAINALARMON/
OFF] to turn rain alarm on. The alarm will be activated.
The rain alarm indicator will light up.
The alarm will go off for one minute when the rainfall reaches the
presetvalue and the rain alarm indicator willflash. A reminder beep
willbe emitted every minute. Once the rain alarm is on the indicator
will not stop flashing unless [RAIN AL] switch is turned off or the
rain alarm value is reset or normally pass to next day. To stop the
alarmand reminderbeep, press any button orreset therainfall alarm
value.
Todeactivatethealarmalltogether,turnoff the [RAIN AL] switch.
DISCONNECTED SIGNALS
If without obvious reason the display for the main unit goes blank,
press[RAIN SEARCH] to enforce an immediate search.
If that fails, check:
-The remote rain collector is still in place.
-The batteries of the main unit and rain collector are still good.
Replace them if necessary.
-The transmission is within range and path is clear of obstacles
and interference. Shorten the distance if necessary.
Thenpress [RAINSEARCH] again.
INDOOR TEMPERATURE
The indoor temperature is displayed on the third line of the LCD
display.Use the [°C/°F] switch toselect between degreeCentigrade
and Fahrenheit.
Use [TEMP MEM] to display the maximum and minimum
temperatures in record. The reading will go from maximum to
minimum to current and back. To clear the memory, press and hold
[TEMPMEM]fortwoseconds.
THE RESET BUTTON
This button is used only when the unit is operating in an
unfavorable way. Use a blunt stylus to hold down the button. All
settings will return to their default values.
PRECAUTIONS
This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service
if you handle it carefully. Here are a few precautions:
1. Do not immerse the unit in water.
2. Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials. They
may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuit.
3. Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust,
temperature or humidity, which may result in malfunction,
shorter electronic life span, damaged battery and distorted
parts.
4. Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components. Doing so
will invalidate the warranty on the unit and may cause
unnecessary damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable
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5. Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user’s manual. Do
not mix new and old batteries as the old ones may leak.
6. Always read the user’s manual thoroughly before operating the
unit.
SPECIFICATIONS
Mainunit
Display rainfall range (total) : 0 –25,400 mm
(0 - 999.99 inch)
Display rainfall range : 0 –2,540 mm
(history / daily) (0 - 99.99 inch)
Rainfall resolution : 1 mm (0.04 inch)
Display temperature range : -5.0°C to +50.0°C
(23.0°F to 122.0°F)
Proposed operating range : -5.0°C to +50.0°C
(23.0°F to 122.0°F)
Temperature resolution : 0.1°C to (0.2°F)
RemoteRainCollector
Proposed operating range: 1.0°C to 60.0°C
( 33.8°F to 140.0°F)
General
RF Transmission Frequency : 433 MHz
RF Transmission Range : 100 meters
Temperature sensing cycle : around 30 seconds
Power
Main unit : 2pcs UM-3 or“AA”1.5V
alkaline battery
Remote sensing unit : 2 pcsUM-3 or “AA”1.5V
alkaline battery
Weight
Main unit : 173 gm
Remote sensing unit : 260 gm
Dimensions
Main unit : 133(142) x 90 x 25 mm
Remote sensing unit : Dia 140 x 145 mm
CAUTION
—The content of this manual is subject to change without
further notice.
—Due to printing limitation, the displays shown in this
manual may differ from the actual display.
—The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.

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EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This product contains the approved transmitter module TX 02 and complies with the
essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directives, if used for its
intended use and that the following standard(s) has/have been applied:
Efficientuseofradiofrequency spectrum
(Article3.2oftheR&TTEDirective)
applied standard(s) EN 300 220-1(2,3):1997
Electromagneticcompatibility
(Article3.1.boftheR&TTEDirective)
applied standard(s) ETS 300 683:1997
Safetyofinformationtechnologyequipment
(Article3.1.aoftheR&TTEdirective)
applied standard(s) EN 60950:1997
Additional information:
The product is therefore conform with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EC, the EMC
Directive 89/336/EC and R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (appendix II) and carries the
respective CE marking.
VS-Villingen / Germany August 2001
GerhardPreis
R&TTERepresentativeofmanufacturer
RTTE Compliant Countries :
All EC countries, Switzerland CH ,
Germany D, Austria A,
France Fand Netherlands NL

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MODEL: RGR122
REMOTE RAIN GAUGE